Question 1

What's the difference between Pastel de Nata and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Pastel de Nata is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Next Memory (2025) dominated by Vanilla accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Amber, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Pastel de Nata or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pastel de Nata scores 4.00/5 vs Guidance at 3.85/5. Guidance's standout strength: Unique, complex drydown with creamy, woody, rose and smoky notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Pastel de Nata and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Sweet, Amber, Warm Spicy, Powdery. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Pastel de Nata or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Guidance: Excellent performance and longevity for those who can smell it Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Pastel de Nata vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Pastel de Nata scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Pastel de Nata leans daytime, Guidance leans evening.

Pastel de Nata vs Guidance

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (1)

Unice pentru Pastel de Nata (6)

Unice pentru Guidance (11)

Acorduri comune (5)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Guidance

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Pastel de Nata	Guidance
Brand	Next Memory	Amouage
An	2025	2023
Evaluare	4.00	3.85
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	7	12